Vinted Members Share Frustration Regarding Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
